Drivers arrested in Hong Kong and Taiwan for impaired driving incidents

In Hong Kong, a 26-year-old driver surnamed Chu was arrested after his private car lost control and struck a traffic light at the junction of Des Voeux Road Central and Lung Wo Road in Central during the early hours of October 20. Police reported that the driver failed a breathalyzer test, confirming he was driving under the influence of alcohol. No injuries were reported in the incident.

In Taiwan, a man surnamed Liao was arrested in Luzhou after reversing his vehicle into a cyclist and 11 parked vehicles, including cars and motorcycles. Following the collision, Liao fled the scene but was later located by police at a parking lot. While his alcohol test was negative, a drug screening returned a positive result for etomidate. Police also seized three etomidate cartridges from his vehicle. Liao faces charges related to drug use and public danger, and may face fines up to NT$120,000 and the revocation of his driver's license.